Historical Events In 1040

Mar 17   Harold Harefoot (Harold I), King of England (1035-40), dies.   

May 21   King Henry III gives Utrecht the Groninger currency   

Jul 10   Lady Godiva rides naked on horseback to force her husband, the Earl of Mercia, to lower taxes   

Aug 15   King Duncan I is killed in battle against his inaugural cousin and rival Macbeth. The latter succeeds him as King of Scotland.   

Aug 15   King Duncan I of Scotland   

Feb 22   Rashi: French rabbi   

Jun 27   King ladislaus i of hungary: King ladislaus i of hungary (d. 1095)   

Mar 17   Harold harefoot (harold i): King of england (1035-40),    

Aug 15   King duncan i of scotland: King duncan i of scotland   

Oct 01   Alan iii: Duke of brittany (poisoned) (b. 997)